Obituary for Benjamin Dee Smith
Benjamin Dee Smith, son of the late William Douglas and Martha Jane Baker Smith was born in Detroit, Michigan, June 1, 1956. He entered eternal life Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospital at Whitesburg, Kentucky being 67 years, 5 months and 27 days of age at the time of his passing.
Benjamin was married to Dana Lynn Sexton Smith, February 14, 1980. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all that knew him. Benjamin was a veteran serving in the United States Army in the 237 Engineer Battalion he entered into service in 1976 having served 2 years, 7 months of Foreign Service upon discharge he had achieved the rank of Spec. 4. Ben was a beloved member of the Vicco Lodge F.& AM. #929 for 22 years, where he became Master in 2005, 32nd Degree Scottish Rites Southern Jurisdiction, York Rites #160 Jackson, Kentucky and a proud member of EL HASA Shrine Temple.
He is survived by his wife Dana Lynn Smith of Jeremiah, Kentucky. Two sons; Benjamin (Virginia) Smith Jr. of Nicholasville, Kentucky and Travis Austin Douglas (Amber) Smith of Fisty, Kentucky. One daughter, Elizabeth Deanna (Steven) Smith of Hallie, Kentucky. One brother, William Douglas (Dina) Smith Jr. of California. Two sisters; Cheryl (Ed) Banks of Letcher, Kentucky and Pamela Smith of Jeremiah, Kentucky.
Also surviving are five grandchildren; Maggie, Audrey, Sadie, Stetson, and Kelli. Three special Aunts; Anna Lou Blair, Mollie Caudill and Mary Jo Blair. Caregivers; Bridget Eldridge, Kristen Kit Isaac, Amanda Adams, Katie, Caiden, Zach Isaac, Darlene Holbrook and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Benjamin was preceded in death by a sister, Penny Carol Smith.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
9
Dec
12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Letcher Independent Baptist Church
Letcher, KY
Memorial Service
Saturday
9
Dec
2:00 PM
Letcher Independent Baptist Church
Letcher, KY
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